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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm system commissioned?
The quality of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the block does not support a cascade path and the value quality is good?
In data transmission, a defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second largest in area covered?
Which of the terms below best describes the electromagnetic noise induced from cables in close proximity to each other
In IPv4, it is possible to divide the class of network into a smaller network. Which of the terms below best describes this process?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Valves, switches and transmitters are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses an end device circuit to provide the character framing?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would IDSN and DSL be used primarily?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make the I/O of a DCS and it's associated controllers communicate?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 output points powered by 24Vdc or 120/230 Vac?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
There are numerous Ethernet standards, a naming formula was developed to identify characteristics of physical connections. Which of the answers below lists all of the information contained in the naming convention?
The HMI in a SCADA system uses typical hardware and software. Which of the environments below would the HMI reside?
Which answer below best represents the number of trunk connections in a standard H1 transmission system junction box with 6 connections available?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameter within the set range?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would describe the red number in the picture below?
Which of the wire types below is best described as "requiring a tinned copper drain wire"?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains a record of process alarms and events as they occur?
There are many versions of Modbus, one of those is Modbus ASCII. Which of the answers below correctly orders the components of the Modbus ASCII frame?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the accounting system?
Communication that is wireless in a SCADA system is common. Which of the communication methods below would be best defined as one that is low cost with high data throughputs, but must have security measures installed to protect the data?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the router interacts with?
Which of the terms below best reflects the effect of a radio waves trajectory when moving through mediums with different densities?
For larger network configuration in IPv4, the more practical option is dynamic addressing. Which of the options below is a vital difference between static and dynamic addressing?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses a UART chip?